Stepping onto the property ladder and buying a home for the first time can seem like a really daunting prospect. You need to get the decision right because getting a mortgage is perhaps the biggest financial commitment you will ever make. Despite this, many people get a mortgage without really knowing a lot about the process. It pays to be clued up before stepping onto the property ladder. If you know about the mortgage buying process then you will get a better deal and find the right home for you.
The costs of a mortgage
Obviously the biggest cost of the mortgage is the lump sum that you want to borrow and the interest on top of this. However, there are many other charges that you need to think about when getting a mortgage. Arranging the mortgage will usually cost a few hundred pounds, as will legal fees. You also need to think about survey costs, land registry costs and stamp duty. There is also the amount of down payment you are going to make, all of which can add up to making the initial process of getting a mortgage expensive. Make sure that you have all of these funds in place before proceeding. You should be financially stable before even thinking about...